2007 Cadillac STS
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 101 |
| 2006 | 139 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
27% of complaints: air bags — 14 distinct reports on file.
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Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio donât disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231005
19% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER.
NHTSA ODI report, 20070709
Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio donât disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231005
10% of complaints: exterior lighting — 5 distinct reports on file.
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Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio donât disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231005
10% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 5 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTT
Campaign 07V589000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015.
Campaign 14V542000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2007 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (14 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 07V589000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V542000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2007 Cadillac STS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac STS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac STS have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.